Sam Shilts is a journalist based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, focusing on local news for WKBT News 8 Now. With experience in reporting for Wmsn Tv Fox 47 as well, Sam covers a range of topics including local government, crime, community events, and human interest stories.
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By: Sam
FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. (WKBT) -- A Fountain City woman is accused of stealing thousands from a parent-run booster club related to Cochrane-Fountain City schools.
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) -- The first human case of bird flu in Wisconsin has been reported out of Barron County.
WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (WKBT) -- Authorities in Winneshiek County are warning the public of a "grandparent scam" in which at least one elderly couple has lost $15,000 dollars.
EAU CLAIRE (WKBT) -- One of four men involved in a 2022 homicide was sentenced in Eau Claire County court Thursday.
SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The man accused of killing Ticarra Manning had pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) -- Law enforcement officers in Chippewa Falls are investigating a potential school threat.
By: Sam Shilts
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The City of La Crosse and the Village of West Salem officially declared a snow emergency Thursday, which will put Alternate Side Parking rules into effect for 48 hours.
By: Sam Shilts
EAU CLAIRE (WKBT) -- Another man involved in the 2022 shooting death of 39-year-old Christopher Conner has been sentenced.
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- A semi crashed into a La Crosse hotel Monday morning.
VIOLA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Weather is a factor in a rollover crash that put a car into a creek and injured two people Thursday.
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